SC Shelter: Hookworms, Plague – eh, what’s the diff?

When a dog is infected with hookworms, the adult worms produce eggs in the intestine which are expelled with the dog's feces.  Once on the ground, the eggs hatch and develop into larvae.  The larvae can survive in the soil, provided temperatures are above freezing, for only a few months while waiting for a new … Continue reading SC Shelter: Hookworms, Plague – eh, what’s the diff?

Forgot Your Kitty Floss? NYC Pound Might Kill You in Order to Get Money from Maddie’s Fund

This cat came into New York City Animal Care and Control nursing a litter of kittens.  NYC ACC has now placed her on the kill list due to "severe medical conditions".  I read through all the exam notes to see what these major medical problems were.  I was expecting to find something like multiple broken … Continue reading Forgot Your Kitty Floss? NYC Pound Might Kill You in Order to Get Money from Maddie’s Fund

What is Plan B in Your Community?

With Hurricane Isaac under watchful eye, many cities have been reviewing their hurricane preparedness plans recently. Officials in Corpus Christi, TX asked animal control what their plan was for the shelter pets in case of a hurricane: "Their hurricane response plan was to euthanize all of the animals, which is totally unacceptable," Assistant City Manager … Continue reading What is Plan B in Your Community?